Apparently. Have a read you'll find a whole heap of stuff about how Sony are doomed, and will close up next generation and go away.

You won't find anyone discussing possible reasons or courses of action Sony "may" take. They "may not" take, reasons and a logical discussion regarding what they may do next generation.

I find it quite unbelievable that people can't discuss what Sony may or may not do in the future based on the news that the are advertising PS3 games on the Gakai site, or that iOS and Android support is being worked on.

Some of those possibilities raised maybe things others don't want to here.

Some people may raise those options and reveille in them, that is the nature of these forums. But you can't deny that they are possibilities. No one really knows what's going to happen, it's all conjecture.

I completely read mankind's quotes out of context.

I can see where some people are coming up with it. A little extreme but arguable.

yea, but there isn't much they can do about it. No telling when MS starting working on next gen. I think they started much earlier than they will admit to. It doesn't look like we will see PS4 before 2014. With this Gaikai purchase its hard to say what we will be seeing in the near future.

Wouldn't that sort of defeat the purpose? If they can somehow get next gen games to stream through ps3, why the need for PS4.

Is it seriously THAT hard to understand that a technology like Gaikai would simply broaden the user base? Consoles for those that are actually into gaming and a streaming service for those that just want to play Uncharted 4 and that's it.

Also, when you're going on vacation you would not have to think about carrying your big ass console around anymore.

Is it seriously THAT hard to understand that a technology like Gaikai would simply broaden the user base? Consoles for those that are actually into gaming and a streaming service for those that just want to play Uncharted 4 and that's it.

Also, when you're going on vacation you would not have to think about carrying your big ass console around anymore.

Sounds ok but I don't believe sony will go that route. I could be wrong but I don't see them spending all that money towards PS4 resources and then spending even more to keep cloud servers running. Developers will go with what is cheapest and suits them best, especially third party.

No doubt. True. That's one of the reason why I say this whole thing is pretty risky right now unless we get a serious boost in internet speeds.

And even with faster speeds alot of IP's in the US still impose bandwidth caps (mine doesn't fortunately). So I believe that we will see an actual PS4 home console. Sony is just looking at extra ways to increase software revenues through those consumers on other platforms like the PC who do have fast internet and no bandwidth caps. IMO. Pure speculation of course.

And even with faster speeds alot of IP's in the US still impose bandwidth caps (mine doesn't fortunately). So I believe that we will see an actual PS4 home console. Sony is just looking at extra ways to increase software revenues through those consumers on other platforms like the PC who do have fast internet and no bandwidth caps. IMO. Pure speculation of course.

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Sony has too much to lose to try something like this. Even if this is their goal, it's too early to completely go into it.

They might go this way next generation but we all know almost everyone will (or should anyway by then).

And even with faster speeds alot of IP's in the US still impose bandwidth caps (mine doesn't fortunately). So I believe that we will see an actual PS4 home console. Sony is just looking at extra ways to increase software revenues through those consumers on other platforms like the PC who do have fast internet and no bandwidth caps. IMO. Pure speculation of course.

yea, you have a point. I don't see them spending too much
money on everything all at once. I still say this cloud thing is pretty risky right now. They can make decisions on their first party software but its a different story with other publishers because they will want to give their ips the best chances of success.

yea, you have a point. I don't see them spending too much money on everything all at once. I still say this cloud thing is pretty risky right now. They can make decisions on their first party software but its a different story with other publishers because they will want to give their ips the best chances of success.

Oh yeah I think this will most likely be limited to certain first party games. 3rd party publishers already have their games spread across multiple platforms anyway.

Perhaps I don't understand but I don't see how Sony's venture into Gaikai means there is not another console coming late 2013 and spring 2014. To me this is Sony leveraging one of its most successful divisions to help resurrect their other suffering electronic divisions. I would be highly...highly surprised for them to release next gen games on their unless the demand calls for it but ps1, ps2, psn, and ps3 games certainly. Every Sony TV, mobile device, and lap top will have the Gaikai app preloaded (probably with vouchers for free games and so on) that will help them sell their games...and the Gaikai service. Imagine you buy a laptop for school. You have a free subscription to this Gaikai and its already downloaded and ready to go....you see that it has say $50 free dollars to spend on games...you spend them...enjoy the games and when you use the money you probably are going to buy more...or say played UC3 and think..well UC4 will be out on PS4...perhaps I want to buy a new playstation to continue playing these great franchises. They make money off the service....they have a wider audience to play their games...and another marketing tool to bring more people into the playstation family and another feature to attract consumers to their tvs, mobile devices, and laptops.

I also agree this will be their way to introduce backwards compatability to their console too. Its much more simple and is a selling point people seem to make a big deal about. I don't think this is a game changer...I don't think its a huge deal but it will allow people more access to the playstation library and give people more reason to purchase Gaikai service who would exclusively have these PS games or buy Sony devices to enjoy access to the service. When you look at features of a Samsung TV and a Sony TV of equal size and quality its difficult to convince people to make that purchase...but throw in features like Gaikai and vouchers for free games and access...it will be a selling point. Not for everyone but one that will move some purchasers.

Perhaps I don't understand but I don't see how Sony's venture into Gaikai means there is not another console coming late 2013 and spring 2014. To me this is Sony leveraging one of its most successful divisions to help resurrect their other suffering electronic divisions. I would be highly...highly surprised for them to release next gen games on their unless the demand calls for it but ps1, ps2, psn, and ps3 games certainly. Every Sony TV, mobile device, and lap top will have the Gaikai app preloaded (probably with vouchers for free games and so on) that will help them sell their games...and the Gaikai service. Imagine you buy a laptop for school. You have a free subscription to this Gaikai and its already downloaded and ready to go....you see that it has say $50 free dollars to spend on games...you spend them...enjoy the games and when you use the money you probably are going to buy more...or say played UC3 and think..well UC4 will be out on PS4...perhaps I want to buy a new playstation to continue playing these great franchises. They make money off the service....they have a wider audience to play their games...and another marketing tool to bring more people into the playstation family and another feature to attract consumers to their tvs, mobile devices, and laptops.

I also agree this will be their way to introduce backwards compatability to their console too. Its much more simple and is a selling point people seem to make a big deal about. I don't think this is a game changer...I don't think its a huge deal but it will allow people more access to the playstation library and give people more reason to purchase Gaikai service who would exclusively have these PS games or buy Sony devices to enjoy access to the service. When you look at features of a Samsung TV and a Sony TV of equal size and quality its difficult to convince people to make that purchase...but throw in features like Gaikai and vouchers for free games and access...it will be a selling point. Not for everyone but one that will move some purchasers.

This is exactly what I see happening. I just hope the BC part comes with it

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